The Department of Philosophy & Religion at Appalachian State University
invites applications from senior scholars for the position of Department
Chair beginning July 1, 2022. This is a tenure-track, 9-month position with
12-month duties. Applicants must: (1) have a Ph.D. in the fields of either
Philosophy or Religious Studies; (2) have a record of teaching,
scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at the rank of
Professor (advanced Associate Professors will be considered); (3) have
previous administrative experience in a higher education context and a
collaborative leadership philosophy; (4) demonstrate success at promoting
diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence; (5) demonstrate experience in
advocating for programs within the university context and recruiting
students into degree programs.


The area of teaching and research is open.


The Department offers majors and minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies
as well as a limited number of graduate courses. The department is linked
to other units across the university and makes a significant contribution
to the General Education curriculum. There are seventeen tenured/tenure
track faculty. For more information, see *https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__philrel.appstate.edu_-2A&d=DwIFaQ&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HUp8-bkYMlNgd3ZJBxWBKsBsFAFGHrEZg21p9gxugJA&m=x70TkWS9BxetaJ1zMga2tUgSbZeCWnJpTv2IeY0R-1E&s=hGbQFSzN3V-kzlXmpdOQJsJgGV4IOGUoeacR_n-3vaI&e= 
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Complete applications consist of a cover letter detailing both
qualifications for the position and evidence of recruiting success, given
the department’s particular interest in attracting students to our degree
programs; a CV; a diversity statement describing evidence of promoting
diversity, equity, and inclusiveness; a leadership statement detailing the
candidate’s approach to departmental consensus building; a research
statement; and the names and contact information of three references. Three
letters of recommendation will be requested from short-listed applicants.


Applications must be submitted via the following link:

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Review of completed applications will begin December 6, 2021 and continue
until the position is filled.


Appalachian State University, located in the southern Appalachian
Mountains, is a highly ranked master’s comprehensive university and part of
the 17 campus University of North Carolina system. With more than 20,000
students, Appalachian State strives to maintain its reputation for
excellence in teaching, while continuing to enhance its research reputation.


We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and
inclusive excellence both locally and globally. We understand that the
successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is
the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and
official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports
an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities
and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to
achieve a just experience for all. We actively encourage, support, and
promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know
that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values,
ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of
equal opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness,
justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university
community.


AA/EOE employer. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations
in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, ADA/504
Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or [log in to unmask]


Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before
the hiring process can be finalized. Any offer of employment to a
successful candidate will be conditional upon the University’s receipt of a
satisfactory criminal background report.


For additional information about this position, please contact Dr. Conrad
Ostwalt, Chair, Search Committee at [log in to unmask]

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